Job Posting Title:Career Counselor and Placement Coordinator, School of Law
----Hiring Department:School of Law
----Position Open To:All Applicants
----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40
----FLSA Status:Exempt from FLSA
----Earliest Start Date:Immediately
----Position Duration:Expected to Continue
----Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS
----Job Details:PurposeProvide comprehensive career advising and support to a high volume of students and recent graduates (up to three years post-graduation) at a top-ranked national law school. Help students achieve their professional goals by working collaboratively with a dedicated, service-oriented Career Services Office team, engaging with other law school departments, and cultivating relationships with legal employers nationwide.
Responsibilities- Deliver individualized career advising services to students and recent graduates, including strategic 1:1 sessions, application material reviews, mock interviews, and tailored resource recommendations. As a "core" counselor, your primary responsibility is to build relationships with assigned students and track their employment progress from 1L through graduation. To effectively advise students, counselors must be well-versed in the full spectrum of legal career paths and also serve as a private sector specialist, supporting students pursuing law firm, in-house, and JD Advantage roles.
- Build and maintain strong connections with students, student organization leaders, alumni, faculty, administrators, and legal employers to foster a robust professional network.
- Design, coordinate, and present career-related programming and workshops. Contribute to the development and publication of career resources and materials.
- Represent the Career Services Office and the School of Law at professional conferences, employer meetings, and campus events.
- Perform additional related duties as assigned.
Required QualificationsBachelor's degree. Demonstrated experience working with or for legal employers or law schools. Strong computer proficiency. Exceptional writing and communication skills. Professional demeanor and interpersonal effectiveness.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred QualificationsJD degree. Experience working directly with students. Background in career counseling or higher education. Event planning experience. In-depth knowledge of private sector legal careers. Strong public speaking and presentation abilities.
Salary Range$90,000
Working ConditionsTypical office environment. Frequent use of keyboard and workstation; manual dexterity required. Ability to lift and move standard office files and supplies. Professional attire required. Must be receptive to supervision. Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work may be necessary during peak periods to meet deadlines.
Required Materials- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
